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filter wrench price

Any one know what the Volvo dealership is asking for a oil filter wrench?
Mine is on so tight that no band wrench or strap or anything from the local parts stores cab get it off. They have cap wrenched just not the right size. Since this is my only car I will have to get one at the dealership I can't wait on shipping. Too bad I already dropped the oil out or I would order one from ipd.

Is there a local shop that Would carry this? Any tricks to get it with the band wrench or nylon style wind up thing?

With the band wrench, stick a piece of sandpaper or rubber between the wrench and filter, that will give the wrench more bite (if a slipping wrench is your problem).

Or, drive a screwdriver through the side of the filter, then use the screwdriver handle as a wrench, and just turn the filter. I've used that one before with great success. It's a bit messy though, so have your drain pan ready.

Can't do that on these Volvos. oil filter is just an filter element inside a plastic housing. The housing gets reused.

This is what I have, its the top of the line and a solid chunk of aluminum. Provides a perfectly tight grip without any give. Usually, to remove the wrench requires tapping the ratchet in the opposite direction to get it loosened from the plastic housing.